LUNG HELPLINE | AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon 7 am - 9 pm Tue 7 am - 9 pm Wed 7 am - 9 pm Thu 7 am - 9 pm Fri 7 am - 9 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun 9 am - 5 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call or website, agency will respond to voice messages the next business day

Fees

None

Service area

Illinois

Description

Provides a helpline to answer lung health questions. Registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco treatment specialists make up the helpline staff.

Provides information regarding:
- Quitting all forms of tobacco.
- Oxygen therapy resources.
- Managing chronic lung conditions (such as asthma, COPD, lung caner, and pulmonary fibrosis).
- Questions about medication, respiratory therapy, and pulmonary testing.
- Financial aid, medical equipment, and health insurance questions.
- Finding a doctor, medical specialist, or healthcare center.
- Connecting with support groups.
- Connecting with local resources to ensure continuity of care.

Last assured

06/21/2025

Providing organization

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

Works to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.